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Trump and Lula Lift Sanctions on Brazilian Justice De Moraes

12/12/2025

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United States President Donald Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva negotiated to lift sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and his wife on December 12, 2025.
Sanctions were imposed because de Moraes convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting to overturn the 2022 election.
Eduardo Bolsonaro expressed disappointment over the removal of the sanctions.
A Brazilian bill could reduce Bolsonaro's prison time, pending Senate approval.

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United States President Donald Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva negotiated to lift sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and his wife on December 12, 2025.
Sanctions were imposed because de Moraes convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting to overturn the 2022 election.
Eduardo Bolsonaro expressed disappointment over the removal of the sanctions.
A Brazilian bill could reduce Bolsonaro's prison time, pending Senate approval.